Author: Edward Campbell

A Boston man has been indicted in connection with a May boat crash in Boston Harbor that killed 24-year-old Elizabeth “Lizzie” Dankert and seriously injured two of her friends, Suffolk County prosecutors announced Tuesday. Lawrence Shieh, 40, is facing multiple charges after a Suffolk County grand jury returned an indictment in the case. The charges include involuntary manslaughter, operating a boat while intoxicated causing death, two counts of operating a boat while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury, using a boat without authority and a Logan Airport security violation. Shieh is expected to be arraigned Wednesday in Suffolk Superior Court, according…

Two Colorado State Patrol troopers were wounded Tuesday morning after a traffic stop turned into a shooting west of Woodland Park, prompting a large law enforcement response and a temporary Blue Alert across the area. The shooting happened around 7:15 a.m. Aug. 25 near U.S. Highway 24 and Piney Point Lane, close to Crystola in Teller County. State Patrol officials said the troopers were attempting to stop a vehicle when shots were fired. Both troopers were wounded. One suffered serious injuries, while the other sustained minor injuries, according to officials. The troopers were able to get themselves to a hospital…

Two Colorado State Patrol troopers were wounded Tuesday morning after a traffic stop turned into a shooting west of Woodland Park, prompting a large law enforcement response and a temporary Blue Alert across the area. The shooting happened around 7:15 a.m. Aug. 25 near U.S. Highway 24 and Piney Point Lane, close to Crystola in Teller County. State Patrol officials said the troopers were attempting to stop a vehicle when shots were fired. Both troopers were wounded. One suffered serious injuries, while the other sustained minor injuries, according to officials. The troopers were able to get themselves to a hospital…

HARVEY, Ill. — Authorities are investigating after human remains were discovered Tuesday morning in Harvey, with police saying there was no immediate indication that the death involved foul play. The Harvey Police Department said officers began investigating around 9:16 a.m. after the remains were found near the 16300 block of Halsted Street. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office was notified as investigators worked to determine the identity of the person and the circumstances surrounding the death. As of Tuesday night, officials had not publicly identified the remains. Illinois State Police are also assisting with the investigation. Police said there was…

A four-day search for a missing Roseville hiker ended Tuesday when authorities found 24-year-old Ian Roberts dead in the Auburn State Recreation Area, according to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office. Roberts had last been seen around 9:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, near Overlook Park in Auburn. Investigators believe he had parked there before hiking down into the American River Canyon. His family reported him missing the following morning after he did not return home. His vehicle was later located in the Overlook Park area, giving search teams a starting point for the operation. Search crews spent several days working through…

A 16-year-old boy was killed and an adult woman was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle crashed into a power pole and caught fire in the Arden-Arcade area of Sacramento County, authorities said. The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on El Camino Avenue near Verna Way. According to the California Highway Patrol’s North Sacramento office, the vehicle was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control and struck a power pole. The collision was severe enough to shear the pole, and the vehicle caught fire after the impact. The teenage driver was thrown from…

A 22-year-old man accused of chasing and threatening pedestrians around Philadelphia City Hall while wearing a distinctive Halloween mask has been arrested in Las Vegas, authorities said. Zymire Hughes was taken into custody at about 8 p.m. Tuesday at an apartment complex in southeast Las Vegas, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. He is being held at the Clark County Detention Center while authorities work to return him to Pennsylvania. The arrest comes less than two weeks after Philadelphia police said a masked man frightened multiple people in Center City during the early morning hours of Aug. 12. Philadelphia police…

DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Texas — Dolly Parton’s death at 80 has prompted an outpouring of memories across North Texas, where the country music superstar made appearances and built connections with fans over the years. Parton died Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. Her official website confirmed her death, while her representatives said she had faced a brief battle with cancer and died surrounded by loved ones. For generations of country music fans, Parton represented much more than a collection of hit songs. Her career included music, television, movies, songwriting and philanthropy, helping her become one of the most recognizable entertainers in…

Maryland is heading into a warmer and more humid stretch after several days of comfortable weather, with the biggest change expected Thursday as showers and thunderstorms become more likely across the region. Wednesday should remain mostly dry for much of the day. Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid to upper 80s, while increasing moisture will make the afternoon and evening feel noticeably more humid. The National Weather Service’s latest Baltimore forecast calls for mostly sunny conditions Wednesday with a high around 86 degrees. The chance for showers and thunderstorms increases Wednesday night, particularly later in the evening. Thursday…

Southeast Michigan could see another round of thunderstorms Wednesday as a cold front moves through the region during the afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac office says thunderstorms are expected to become possible late Wednesday afternoon and continue into the evening. A few storms could become strong to severe, although the overall severe-weather threat remains limited. The current forecast calls for a warmer and more humid Wednesday ahead of the front. That combination may provide enough energy for thunderstorms to develop as the front approaches later in the day. The main window for storms is expected from the…